Hampton travel guide

Hampton Tourism | Hampton Guide

You're Going to Love Hampton

With a population of 9,656, Hampton is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hampton to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Hampton

Where to Eat in Hampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, CR's The Restaurant (287 Exeter Road) and The 401 Tavern (401 Lafayette Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hampton

Hampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hampton

Plane

When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 41 miles from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Plane

When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 41 miles from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Airlines serving Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton

Most booked hotels in Hampton

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hampton Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 344 reviews)
$150+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 651 reviews)
$234+
Lamies Inn & The Old Salt Tavern
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 767 reviews)
$184+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 369 reviews)
$165+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 603 reviews)
$138+
Hampton Village Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 668 reviews)
$126+

Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hampton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hampton costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hampton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.